John F. Roth.
John Roth was a detective serving in the 60 Precinct, which covers Coney Island in Brooklyn. On 24 April 1969, Detective Roth was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol within the precinct.
He was survived by his wife, Maureen, who was 26 years old at the time. Her brother was also a New York City police officer.
Detective John Roth was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol in Brooklyn. Detective Roth was a United States Air Force Korean War veteran. He had served with the New York City Police Department, assigned to the 60th Detective Squad in Brooklyn.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Detective Roth gave the New York City Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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